Hair secrets of the stars: Madonna

Madonna changes her image the same way the rest of us change our clothes. One minute she's a modern-day goddess chanting and practising yoga, the next, she's an urban cowgirl covered in rhinestones and fringe. Whatever her look, it's guaranteed everyone will want to recreate it. Celebrity stylist Steven Ianiello reveals how you can capture one of Madonna's most captivating and glamorous styles - perfect for anyone with at least shoulder-length hair.

STEP 1: After using a moisturising shampoo, lightly towel dry hair to remove excess moisture. Apply a small amount of leave-in volumising conditioner and work through to the ends.

STEP 2: To dry the hair, begin at the back of the head with a 1- to 2-inch section of hair closest to the nape of the neck. Using a 3-inch thick round brush, pick up the hair at the scalp and apply heat while pulling it straight down. When you get to the ends, let the hair fall off the brush. The objective is to create a very straight look. Continue this process working in sections up the back of the head until you reach the crown. Repeat for the ides, and always work from the bottom up.

STEP 3: When you get around to the front section of the hair, use the same drying process as in Step 2, but this time instead of pulling the hair straight down with the brush, lift it straight up towards the ceiling to create lift.

STEP 4: To begin curling, you will need a curling iron with a 3-½-inch barrel. Divide the back of the head into two sections with a parting running down the middle. Secure the two sides with clips, but leave about an inch of hair hanging down on either side.

STEP 5: Take one of these sections and spray with light hairspray. Apply the curling iron to the middle of the hair shaft and lightly drag it to the very end, then roll the hair vertically in a clockwise direction about halfway up the length of the hair. Repeat this process on the other side, except this time, roll the hair in a counter clockwise direction. You will want to repeat this alternating clockwise-counter clockwise curling process on the back of the head making sure only the lower half of the hair goes under the iron. Repeat this process on all sides of the hair.

STEP 6: When you curl the front pieces, don't bring the iron quite so high up on the hair shaft and make sure to curl each side in different directions.

STEP 7: After you have curled the entire head, lightly comb through the curls with a wide-tooth comb, then work through the curls with your fingers. To give the style holding-power, give it another spritz of light hairspray.